Ripatransone is one of the oldest and most important centres in the province of Ascoli Piceno, Marche, a city and diocese since 1571.

A lively resort at an altitude of 494 metres and 12 km from the Adriatic Sea, the historic centre is medieval in the urban layout, with buildings from the XV at 19th century, noble palaces, visible especially along the Corso Vittorio Emanuele which runs lengthwise from north to south for about one kilometre.

In the neighbourhoods there are numerous narrow streets and alleys, which open into small squares with characteristic nooks and crannies, including the Narrowest alley in Italy.

A city of art and history with numerous museum facilities, it thrives on tourism, handicrafts and agriculture, emerging in the production of Wine and the’Oil. It was awarded the tourist-environmental quality label of the Orange Flag by the Italian Touring Club. One of its main features is the rich historical and artistic heritage and museum